mmartin101808
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As promised last week here's my range review of my new sig p250 .45 compact. I won't get into specs on the gun as I've already done that on another thread.
Ammo: Ammo selection was limited at the range. I was only able to shoot 50rds of 230gr Blazer ball ammo(last box of .45 the range had), and 50rds of 230gr Winchester Ranger HP(This is the ammo I keep in all of my .45's for home defense).
Trigger: I gotta start out by saying I'm not used to shooting a gun with this long of a trigger pull. I've mostly shot 1911's, glocks, xd's, M&P's, ext., so this was different for me. That being said, the trigger is really smooth. I'd have to imagine revolver guys would like this gun, as the pull is similar in length, but much lighter. Sig rates it at a 5.5lb - 6.5lb pull. With practice I can see myself learning to love this trigger.
Accuracy: I don't believe in using benches, rests, or bags to lean on since more than likely I'm not going to be able to whip one out in a defense situation. I shoot modified weaver just so ya know. I started out with the Blazer at 15ft and kept all 25rds within about a 3in diameter. I was however pulling my shots down to the right. I know this was me and not the gun. Then I moved out to 25ft and with the exception of 3rds I pulled way down to the right I kept everything in about a 6in circle still slightly off center. Again this was my fault and not the guns. Next I shot the Ranger's and had similar outcomes, but with slightly more kick than the ball ammo. The last few rounds I tried double taps and learned I really need to practice with this trigger/amount of kick. Shots were about 6in apart, and not as fast as I normally shoot.
Feel: In the hand this gun feels as good if not better than any other weapon I've held. As I mentioned in the previous thread I was looking at all the other comparable compact .45's and IMHO, none could compare. Kick was considerable but not uncontrollable. I don't want to do this gun a discredit. The trigger isn't bad, it's just different for me, and I'm used to the control of a 1911, so the kick was more than I'm used to. Again, with practice I'm sure I'll have no problem putting those double taps closer together and faster.
Reliability: 100% No issues whatsoever, which is what I expected from a Sig. There were a couple times it ejected spent casings right on top of my head. Not really a problem, just an annoyance. Hopefully it will work it's way out the more I shoot it. If not, I like the gun enough that I'll overlook it.
Cleaning: The slide comes apart like most other polymer guns. Lock the slide back, push down the take down lever, release the slide(while holding on to it), and slide it off the grip. To remove the frame(trigger assembly) you pull back the hammer slowly so it moves the trigger back and rotate the assembly up and out of the grip. It's easier than it sounds. I like the fact that you can clean every part of this gun without being an armorer to know how to strip it down completely. Even on a glock there are some areas you still can't get to clean. For most people all they do is field strip and clean, and most of the time that's ok, but every once and a while it's nice to have a thorough cleaning. That's possible every time with this gun.
Carry: I haven't purchased a holster for this gun yet. I'm looking at a DeSantis, Galco, or Kramer iwb holster. I have carried it in an Uncle Mike's Super Belt Slide holster just for kicks (had it laying around the house), and found it very comfortable.
Conclusion: I really like this gun, and would suggest that anyone looking for a .45 compact take a good look at it. Again I could see revolver guys liking this gun and with practice I am sure I'll get more proficient with it. I recently sold my xd .40 compact to buy this gun, and as much as I liked my xd and will some day probably own another xd, I don't regret selling it to get the Sig in the least. This gun isn't as accurate as my 1911's, but what polymer gun is? This gun is more than accurate enough for self defense, and is a breeze to take down and clean. I was taught a clean gun is a happy gun, so this is important to me. All in all, it's comparably priced, accurate, comfortable to hold and carry, easy to clean(well), and reliable. From my angle, that looks like just about everything. This is my first range report, so I apologize if I've left any pertinent info out and feel free to ask any questions.
Ammo: Ammo selection was limited at the range. I was only able to shoot 50rds of 230gr Blazer ball ammo(last box of .45 the range had), and 50rds of 230gr Winchester Ranger HP(This is the ammo I keep in all of my .45's for home defense).
Trigger: I gotta start out by saying I'm not used to shooting a gun with this long of a trigger pull. I've mostly shot 1911's, glocks, xd's, M&P's, ext., so this was different for me. That being said, the trigger is really smooth. I'd have to imagine revolver guys would like this gun, as the pull is similar in length, but much lighter. Sig rates it at a 5.5lb - 6.5lb pull. With practice I can see myself learning to love this trigger.
Accuracy: I don't believe in using benches, rests, or bags to lean on since more than likely I'm not going to be able to whip one out in a defense situation. I shoot modified weaver just so ya know. I started out with the Blazer at 15ft and kept all 25rds within about a 3in diameter. I was however pulling my shots down to the right. I know this was me and not the gun. Then I moved out to 25ft and with the exception of 3rds I pulled way down to the right I kept everything in about a 6in circle still slightly off center. Again this was my fault and not the guns. Next I shot the Ranger's and had similar outcomes, but with slightly more kick than the ball ammo. The last few rounds I tried double taps and learned I really need to practice with this trigger/amount of kick. Shots were about 6in apart, and not as fast as I normally shoot.
Feel: In the hand this gun feels as good if not better than any other weapon I've held. As I mentioned in the previous thread I was looking at all the other comparable compact .45's and IMHO, none could compare. Kick was considerable but not uncontrollable. I don't want to do this gun a discredit. The trigger isn't bad, it's just different for me, and I'm used to the control of a 1911, so the kick was more than I'm used to. Again, with practice I'm sure I'll have no problem putting those double taps closer together and faster.
Reliability: 100% No issues whatsoever, which is what I expected from a Sig. There were a couple times it ejected spent casings right on top of my head. Not really a problem, just an annoyance. Hopefully it will work it's way out the more I shoot it. If not, I like the gun enough that I'll overlook it.
Cleaning: The slide comes apart like most other polymer guns. Lock the slide back, push down the take down lever, release the slide(while holding on to it), and slide it off the grip. To remove the frame(trigger assembly) you pull back the hammer slowly so it moves the trigger back and rotate the assembly up and out of the grip. It's easier than it sounds. I like the fact that you can clean every part of this gun without being an armorer to know how to strip it down completely. Even on a glock there are some areas you still can't get to clean. For most people all they do is field strip and clean, and most of the time that's ok, but every once and a while it's nice to have a thorough cleaning. That's possible every time with this gun.
Carry: I haven't purchased a holster for this gun yet. I'm looking at a DeSantis, Galco, or Kramer iwb holster. I have carried it in an Uncle Mike's Super Belt Slide holster just for kicks (had it laying around the house), and found it very comfortable.
Conclusion: I really like this gun, and would suggest that anyone looking for a .45 compact take a good look at it. Again I could see revolver guys liking this gun and with practice I am sure I'll get more proficient with it. I recently sold my xd .40 compact to buy this gun, and as much as I liked my xd and will some day probably own another xd, I don't regret selling it to get the Sig in the least. This gun isn't as accurate as my 1911's, but what polymer gun is? This gun is more than accurate enough for self defense, and is a breeze to take down and clean. I was taught a clean gun is a happy gun, so this is important to me. All in all, it's comparably priced, accurate, comfortable to hold and carry, easy to clean(well), and reliable. From my angle, that looks like just about everything. This is my first range report, so I apologize if I've left any pertinent info out and feel free to ask any questions.
